PTSO Newsletter - October 18, 2020
Upcoming Events
October 21 - WHS PTSO Meeting (9 - 10:30am via Zoom)

October 28 - WHS Virtual Back to School Night (live welcome with Dr. Chisum at 6:30pm)
PTSO Meeting This Week - Wednesday, October 21st
Our next PTSO meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21st from 9 to 10:30am via Zoom. At this meeting, in addition to updates from the WHS Leadership Team, we will be kicking off our "Spotlight On..." Series which will be a monthly deep dive into the various departments at WHS with our amazing Department Heads. We are grateful to be starting things off with:



They will cover numerous topics about their departments including an overview of courses and electives, course sequencing and prerequisites, as well as department philosophies on grading and course level workload expectations. They will also share information about how their faculties are thinking through the challenges and opportunities present right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To review the agenda and meeting materials, please visit: October 21 Meeting Materials

To submit any questions and register for the meeting, please visit: October 21 Meeting Registration
Looking to Lend a Hand for WHS?
Have you been hoping to find a way to support WHS in a way that fits your schedule? In this unprecedented year, we have some unique volunteer needs that have emerged! This fall, we are looking for volunteers to help support the WHS faculty/staff as well as the next phase of the WPS COVID-19 Testing Initiative. If you'd like to lend a hand, please complete our volunteer sign-up form:


You can choose to participate in activities as your schedule allows. Thank you for considering!
Calling All Spellers!!!
Are you looking for new ways to keep your mind sharp during these days of endless mask wearing and social distancing? Well, do we have the answer for you! The WHS PTSO is recruiting a team of three spellers to compete in WEF's 31st Annual Spelling Bee. This year's Bee will be held virtually on Thursday, November 12th at 7pm. All participants will attend from their own homes, and teammates will be brought together virtually for each of the rounds. If you are interested in spelling or just learning more, please email the PTSO by October 23rd. We will hold a lottery if we have more than three interested spellers. And don't forget - spelling is P-H-U-N.
Update from 2021 Wellesley Cotillion Committee
We regret to inform the families of our Juniors (Class of 2022) and Seniors (Class of 2021) that after much conversation, deliberation and investigation, the 2021 Wellesley Cotillion has been cancelled. At this point, with large gathering guidelines and restrictions established by the state limiting indoor capacity to 25 people, an event for 700+ students in January 2021 will just not be possible. We are in the process of assembling a committee for the 2022 Wellesley Cotillion, so that we can continue the tradition once the pandemic has subsided. Sincerely, The 2021 Wellesley Cotillion Committee
Class of 2021 Parents and Guardians
Don't forget to sign up for the WHS Class of 2021 Parent/Guardian email distribution list at:


Any questions or interested in lending a hand? Please email: WHSParentsof2021@gmail.com.
WHS Guidance Department
Upcoming Guidance Events
October 21 - College Financial Aid Night (Class of '21/Class of '22 Parents/Guardians)
(Please note: This event has been cancelled due to COVID. Instead, MEFA is hosting FREE college financing webinars virtually. To register for one, please visit mefa.org/events.)
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